Ireland have the advantage of last draw and Robert Splaine has chosen Denis Lynch on Lantinus 3, Dermott Lennon riding Loughview Lou-Lou, Billy Twomey with Je T’Aime Flamenco and Cian O’Connor riding Blue Loyd 12 for this, the fifth leg of the Top League Nations Cup.

Aachen, considered one of the toughest competitions, will be a crucial point gatherer for Ireland, who currently sit bottom of the leader board.

The Brits got off to a good start in Aachen on Wednesday when Nick Skelton won one of the opening classes on his Olympic ride Big Star.

Don’t miss full report from the eventing, dressage and showjumping in Aachen in next week’s issue of H&H (out 12 July).

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